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[mcwarre]

everton2004, on Feb 28 2008, 13:19, said:

That's the package I went with only I bought the Atom Life SIM Free and went with the SIM-only Online 25 tariff with free Internet bolt on.  As for coverage, I've not noticed much difference apart from I now get a 3G signal at the office where I didn't with T-Mobile.  Also on the plus side, if I get no 3G signal, I tend to get an Edge connection which seems slightly faster than standard GPRS.  If you want to check coverage, it could be worth ordering a free PAYG SIM card and 'try-before-you-buy'!  

GPRS? Edge? Pah!!!!

I have a minimum of 3G then HSPDA thanks to 3    Lucky me.  Look forward not back....

[Metoo]

mcwarre, on Feb 28 2008, 21:49, said:

GPRS? Edge? Pah!!!!

I have a minimum of 3G then HSPDA thanks to 3    Lucky me.  Look forward not back....

Look for a power point, more like

And what happens when you've no 3 signal? Oh, hang on...

[Sudhir K]

hello there guys its i again!
just wondering, from those who have already bought the set, if you could tell me what applications comes bundled with the Life within WM6 and maybe third-party apps.
thanks!

[everton2004]

Oh dear, and it was all going so well!  

My Atom Life has developed a fault - crashing randomly (3 times this morning alone).  It started on Wednesday, crashed once when I brought it out of standby.  Crashed twice yesterday, once when coming out of standby and once when I received a text.  Three times this morning, once coming out of standby and twice completely randomly.  Shame really as it's been solid before this.

Called Expansys and it's going back for a replacement.  I hope I'm just unlucky and have a dodgy handset and this isn't something more serious like many posts about this device you can find on internet forums.

Will keep you posted on what happens - watch this space!  

[PaulOBrien]

I assume you tried a hard reset?

Touch wood... mine still fine...

P

[everton2004]

Paul (MVP), on Feb 29 2008, 11:02, said:

I assume you tried a hard reset?

Touch wood... mine still fine...

P

No I didn't try that!     Just gonna run a full backup then I'll give it a go and see how it is.

[everton2004]

No a Hard Reset didn't fix it I'm afraid - still getting the dreaded crashing.  Oh well, replacement device from Expansys time!  

[Sudhir K]

oh boy im thinking a million times ova if i really want to get this phone

[mcwarre]

I have had no problems. It is a really good phone and excellent value.  Go for it!!!

[elias1968]

Thanks for the info on the memory expansion.  I am definitely interested in this phone, but seeing negative posts here and on the web is scaring me very much.
I saw this video . Can anyone validate whether this guy's video posting has any truth to it? Ie. when charging device, you cannot use it to send/receive calls.
It appears as though a lot of the complaints found on Youtube and on various sites are from the same guy...

[Metoo]

elias1968, on Mar 1 2008, 00:20, said:

Thanks for the info on the memory expansion.  I am definitely interested in this phone, but seeing negative posts here and on the web is scaring me very much.
I saw this video . Can anyone validate whether this guy's video posting has any truth to it? Ie. when charging device, you cannot use it to send/receive calls.
It appears as though a lot of the complaints found on Youtube and on various sites are from the same guy...

All the same, every site that has user feedback on the Life has plenty of similar complaints, and they can't all be from the same guy!
I can't seriously believe the phone has suddenly become ultra reliable just by adding a sticker on the front.
Like I said, stock doesn't get sold off cheap without good reason. After all, the Life spec still holds its own against much higher priced competitiors. Draw your own conclusions why Expansys are dumping them at a knock-down price.

Edited by Metoo, 01 March 2008 - 12:14 PM.

[Sudhir K]

everton2004, on Feb 22 2008, 10:42, said:

Well I've taken the plunge and ordered one too - plus a 4Gb MiniSD SDHC card (and already downloaded the patch to enable SDHC).  

It's also goodbye T-Mobile as I've signed up with O2 on a SIM only contract - £25 a month for 600 xNet minutes, 1000 texts and unlimited internet, and 30 day rolling contract.  Not bad!  

hey could you point to an online retailer sellin the 4GB miniSD SDHC card because most sites are only givin out SD HC or microSD sdhc no sign of mini, checked out moby as well couldn't find it...
thanks.

[mcwarre]

Sudhir K, on Mar 2 2008, 13:32, said:

hey could you point to an online retailer sellin the 4GB miniSD SDHC card because most sites are only givin out SD HC or microSD sdhc no sign of mini, checked out moby as well couldn't find it...
thanks.

Just get the micro sd with a mini- adapter (cheaper and possible future proof?).  I got mine (8GB) from amazon for circa £28 inc delivery.  No need to install any patches they work straight outa the box.

You can also get 4gb from them or mobymemory.co.uk

Edited by mcwarre, 02 March 2008 - 06:07 PM.

[mcwarre]

Right, a potential issue here.  As mentioned before, try running tomtom and have an incoming phone call with a custom ringtone (bt headset or not with the ringtone installed to the memory card or main memory).  The device crashes and a soft reset is needed.  If the same thing happens when using a normal supplied ringtone then there is no issue.  This is quite a pain tbh.  Has anyone else noticed this???

[PaulOBrien]

That's bizarre!

How big are the ringtones? Where are you storing them? In what format?

P

[everton2004]

mcwarre, on Mar 2 2008, 18:14, said:

Right, a potential issue here.  As mentioned before, try running tomtom and have an incoming phone call with a custom ringtone (bt headset or not with the ringtone installed to the memory card or main memory).  The device crashes and a soft reset is needed.  If the same thing happens when using a normal supplied ringtone then there is no issue.  This is quite a pain tbh.  Has anyone else noticed this???

I have tried running TomTom and received an incoming phone call without any crash (gratnted, I was not connected to my BT GPS at the time but I will give it a try).  I have a WMA custom ringtone (1.5Mb and stored on the device in My Documents).  I will see what happens when it is connected to GPS and see if I get the same problem.

[mcwarre]

Paul (MVP), on Mar 3 2008, 15:01, said:

That's bizarre!

How big are the ringtones? Where are you storing them? In what format?

P

I have attached the tone used (it warns me about the wife!).  I have tried another (called UK_ringing2). Both are saved on the device into Windows\Rings. When a call comes in the phone tries to announce it visually (but fails such that you can't even see the number dialling).  It then continually rings (despite the caller hanging up) and will only stop when soft reset.  Bit of a bu**er when driving!

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[stpolky]

Good grief.

I've just ordered one of these things and am picking it up this afternoon.

Looks like a case of "fingers crossed" eh?  

[Sudhir K]

yah man!!! shudders

[simonclark123]

I bought an Atom Life from Australia last year, having previously always used HTC devices (spv m500,m600,m3100,m700).

I have been using it ever since, basically as my 'Portable Office' and overall am very happy with it.

Because I use loads of Word docs & Excel spreadsheets which I need to sync with the computer, the 1gb ROM is fantastic.

The processor speed also means I can scroll through 60 page pdf documents with no problem at all (try doing that on some of the HTC devices above!).

Main issues for me are:
1) 64mb RAM - just surfing the net etc soon clogs this up - so need to remember to close down programmes.
2) Battery life - bought a spare Atom Life so I can carry a spare battery at all times.

However, despite this it's still the best Pocket PC I've ever owned.

At the current price, it's fantastic value - mine cost me £300 second hand from Australia - and I had to pay £60 Customs Duties/VAT on top afterwards!

Regards

Simon Clark
Business Telecoms